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AirlinesFrankfurt Airport: T2 closed for refurbishment starting today; all airlines to T3
Thorough renovation and modernization planned; investment EUR 1,5 bn
After more than 30 years of intensive use since its inauguration in 1994, Terminal 2 is in need of a thorough makeover: prior to this it had only been possible to take appropriate steps without interrupting operations more
AirlinesLufthansa Group and ANA to add ITA Airways to their Europe-Japan JV
Starting from next Autumn 2026 - PHOTO
ITA Airways takes another step towards becoming part of the Lufthansa Group. The strategic Europe Japan Joint-Venture of Lufthansa Group (LHG) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) will be expanded to include ITA... more
CargoAirbus introduces uncrewed version of the H-145 helicopter
The U-145's maiden flight for the end of this year, its entry into service at the beginning of the next decade
Airbus Helicopters has introduced an uncrewed version of its H-145 helicopter, the U-145, during "ILA Berlin airshow (June 10-14, 2026), where the company has displayed a full-scale mock-up of the new... more
AirlinesIATA: 82nd AGM and WATS from June 6-8, 2026
Aviation leaders gather in Rio de Janeiro
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World... more
AirlinesAzorra places additional firm order for 15 E-195E2 airplanes
The program surpasses 500 total orders and airline surpasses 50 ones
New agreement also secures purchase rights for another 15 aircraft for Azorra more
AirportsHamburg Airport Cargo Center celebrates its 10th anniversary
Since 2016: efficient processes, digitalization and cooperation with regional and international partners
Hamburg Airport is celebrating a special anniversary: The Hamburg Airport Cargo Center (HACC) is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Since its opening on 30 May 2016, the HACC has developed into an efficient... more
AirportsAci Europe: passenger traffic turns negative in April
For the first time since post-Covid recovery - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for April 2026, revealing that passenger traffic across the European airport network fell by -0.7% compared to the same month last... more
Civil aviationIATA-ICAO deepen cooperation on boosting SAF
Announced at "Aviation Climate Week"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced enhanced cooperation at "ICAO Aviation Climate Week" yesterday to advance transparency... more
Civil aviationRomanian Ministry of Internal Affairs orders for two C-27J Spartan planes
The delivery of the first aircraft is expected in 2029
The Ministry of Internal Affairs continues the process of developing its aerial capabilities through the acquisition, within the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) instrument, of two C-27J Spartan tactical... more
CargoIATA (2): air cargo demand +4% in April
Amid Middle East disruption
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 4.0% compared to... more
AirlinesIATA: global air traffic -3,4% in April
Middle East in a strong decrease, Asia-Pacific and Europe increase: load factor 83,1%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2026 global passenger demand:Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down -3.4% compared to April 2025.... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: filing notice
At its head office, on the Company’s website
Under the current legislation, notice is hereby given that the minutes of the Board of Directors’ meeting held on May 5, 2026, concerning the EMTN (Euro Medium Term Notes) Program for bonds issuance, a... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport: temporary suspension of the New Sky Line People Mover
Technical inspection required; replacement bus service for passengers operating between terminals
The new Sky Line people mover, which recently began connecting Terminals 1, 2, and 3 at Frankfurt Airport, is expected to remain out of service for the next couple of weeks. The temporary suspension is... more
Aerospacee-GEOS and Synspective: partnership to advance Geospatial Intelligence Solutions
The agreement will broaden access to the two companies’ products and services
e-GEOS (20% Italian Space Agency and 80% Telespazio, part of the Leonardo Group), an Italian leading provider of value-added Earth Observation services, and Synspective Inc., a Japanese developer and operator... more
AirlinesCathay Group: two more A-350F airplanes
The airline’s total order to eight aircraft
Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has placed a firm order with Airbus for two additional A-350F freighters. This will bring the carrier’s total order to eight of the new-generation cargo aircraft. The model wil... more
HelicoptersCzech Ministry of Interior signs contract for 11 H-145 helicopters
It also includes an extensive training and logistics package
The Czech Ministry of Interior and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for 11 five-bladed H-145 helicopters, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of the Czech Republic’s public s... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: establishment of Board Committees
And appointment of Lead Independent Director
The Board of Directors of Leonardo, which met yesterday under the chairmanship of Francesco Macrì (see AVIONEWS), proceeded to establish its internal Board Committees. Such Committees, also envisaged in... more
Civil aviationITPS Canada orders M-346 T Block 20 airplanes
The contract includes six aircraft with options for an additional six units; service starting in 2029
The model has also been selected by the Italian Air Force as the future aircraft for the “Frecce Tricolori”, Italy’s national aerobatic team more
AirlinesSkytrax confirms ITA Airways’ 4-Star rating
High-quality services and high standards recognized again for 2026
ITA Airways announces that Skytrax has once again awarded it a 4-starrating for 2026: a result that reflects the airline’s high-quality service and rigorous standards.Its overall rating across the various p... more
AirlinesAir China Cargo increases A-350F order to 10 aircraft
The carrier previously ordered six freighters in November 2025
Air China Cargo Co., Ltd. ("Air China Cargo") has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four additional A-350F freighters, taking its total order for the type to 10 aircraft; the carrier previously... more
AirlinesSaudia becomes first Middle East and Africa operator of the A-321XLR airplane
First unit delivered: new range for the regional and intercontinental routes
Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has taken delivery of its first A-321XLR, marking a significant milestone as the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to operate... more
DefenseRoyal Thai Air Force orders two C-295 aircraft
First delivery scheduled in the 1H2029
The Royal Thai Air Force has acquired two C-295 airplanes in tactical transport configuration, which will enhance Thailand’s defence capabilities. The two C-295s will be operated by the 46th Wing Division o... more
Civil aviationAirbus demonstrates multi-domain capability with a teaming exercise
Among crewed and uncrewed platforms of the Spanish Navy
Airbus Helicopters and the Spanish Navy successfully completed a tactical flight trial earlier this month in Rota, Spain. The exercise integrated the offshore patrol vessel Rayo with a Spanish Navy H-135... more
AirlinesIATA launches Baggage Community System (BCS)
Bcs and Bix to modernize Global Baggage Messaging - VIDEO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed the Baggage Community System (BCS), a secure digital platform to support the progressive adoption of the Modern Baggage Messaging (BIX)... more
DefenseLeonardo: major naval combat systems contract signed
For Kuwait Navy's "Al Dorra" program
The deal, worth around € 320 million, strengthens a long-standing and successful partnership that has already resulted in the delivery of more than 25 vessels more
Finance and economyLeonardo: start of the share buyback programme
For two million shares and for a period of eighteen months
Leonardo announces, also pursuant to Article 144-bis paragraph 3 of the Issuers’ Regulation, the starting in the next days of the share buyback programme, following the resolution adopted by the Shareholders’ Mee... more
AerospaceAvio: the Smile satellite with Vega C launched
It will measure the solar wind with the Earth’s magnetosphere - VIDEO
Today at 00:52 AM local time (03:52 UTC; 05:52 AM CEST), Avio successfully launched the Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) scientific satellite for the European Space Agency (ESA)... more
IndustryLeonardo: Peru orders its fifth C-27J Spartan aircraft
The programme marks 100 airplanes sold in the world
The Peruvian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea del Perú - FAP) has placed an order for an additional C-27J Spartan multirole tactical airlifter, as part of its air mobility enhancement programme aimed at addressing t... more
Civil aviationEnav SpA (2): BoD appoints Igor De Biasio as CEO
For the first time under the chairmanship of Sandro Pappalardo
The Board of Directors of ENAV SpA, appointed by the Shareholders’ Meeting held today (see AVIONEWS), met for the first time under the chairmanship of Sandro Pappalardo and appointed Igor De Biasio as Ch... more
Civil aviationEnav SpA: 2025 financial statements approved
And new BoD appointed for 2026-2028
The Shareholders’ Meeting of ENAV SpA, held today in ordinary session under the chairmanship of lawyer Alessandra Bruni, approved, among other matters, the Company’s Financial Statements for the 2025 fin... more
AirportsEuropean air passenger traffic expands by +3.8% in March
Despite Middle East conflict; freight and movements - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for March and the first quarter of 2026. Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased by +3.8% in March compared... more
AerospaceThales and Ariane Group conduct first firing long-range land strike
With the support by French DGA EM at the Ile du Levant test site
Thales and ArianeGroup successfully conducted the first firing of the new ballistic munition FLP-t 150, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with the support from the Missile Testing Division of the French Defense... more
AerospaceAvio: 1Q2026 results
Vega C ready for a new launch
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA yesterday reviewed and approved Q1 2026 results.Avio, an aerospace company, reports for Q1 2026 an order backlog of Euro 2,116 million, essentially in line compared to... more
AirlinesLufthansa (2) accelerates the integration of ITA Airways
Towards entry into the global network and the strengthening of cargo
The Deutsche Lufthansa AG will exercise its option to acquire a majority stake in ITA Airways in June of this year. This will increase its stake from 41 to 90 percent (see AVIONEWS). The Supervisory Board... more
AirlinesITA Airways ready to enter a new phase in its journey with the Lufthansa Group
It has decided to exercise its option to acquire sole control of the company
It will continue to operate under its own brand, enhancing its Italian identity and upholding its role as the reference carrier for the country more
AerospaceLeonardo (2), Mariani reshapes the top management and institutional relations
In addition to governance and communication after Cingolani’s departure
Leonardo’s new internal architecture is taking shape through a restructuring that reaches deep into the most sensitive areas of institutional relations, communication and top operational leadership. T... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: term of office of Roberto Cingolani
As CEO and General Manager from 9 May 2023 until 7 May 2026
With reference to the termination of the office of Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Prof. Roberto Cingolani, whose mandate comes to an end after one term, from 9 May 2023 until 7 May 2026,... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: the new BoD appoints Lorenzo Mariani as CEO and General Manager
Cutillo as co-General Manager; conferred powers on chairman Macrì
The Leonardo’s Board of Directors, appointed by the Shareholders' Meeting held earlier in the day, met for the first time yesterday under the chairmanship of Francesco Macrì (see AVIONEWS).The Board, with... more
DefenseWho are the new Leonardo board members for 2026–2028, and where do they come from? (2)
Here is an overview of these figures - ATTACHMENT
Here is an overview of these figures, many of whom currently hold or have held leading roles in the Italian institutional, managerial, and industrial landscape.The Key FiguresNameWho they are / What they... more
AirlinesAirbus reinforces Mirabel with a maxi-order by AirAsia
For 150 A-220/300 airplanes: the role of the city in the industry's strategy increases
Malaysia’s AirAsia has placed an order for 150 latest generation A-220/300 aircraft. The purchase agreement is the largest single firm order placed for this model.The purchase agreement makes AirAsia a... more
AirlinesBiman Bangladesh Airlines orders 14 B-787 and B-737 jets
Dreamliner in the versions 10 and 9, MAX in the 8 variant
Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced the national carrier has placed its largest-ever order, selecting 14 B-787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes to expand and modernize its fleet.The new order... more
AerospaceLeonardo BoD approved the 1Q2026 results
They showed further significant growth of the Group - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the results for the first quarter 2026. The highlights in detail: • Orde... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space signs phase 1 contract with ESA
For the development of the telescopes onboard LISA mission
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announces the signing of a €26.1 million phase 1 contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) related to the development o... more
AirlinesITA Airways launched direct flights between Houston and Rome
Two inaugural ceremonies in the airports
ITA Airways, Italy’s flag carrier, launched the first-ever non-stop flight between Rome-Fiumicino and Houston "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", opening up Italy to travellers from Houston and the s... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: confirmed as ESG leader in the Dow Jones Best in class indices
For the sixteenth consecutive year
For the sixteenth consecutive year, Leonardo has been confirmed in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices (DJ BIC) 2026, among the most authoritative international stock market indices selecting companies... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Labor Day to everyone
The agency will reopen regularly on Monday, May 4th
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that the agency will be closed tomorrow, May 1st, for Labor Day.News publication will resume on Monday the 4th.The management and editorial... more
AerospaceAvio SpA: new BoD; Giulio Ranzo CEO and General Manager
During its first meeting of the Board of Directors
The first meeting of the Board of Directors of Avio SpA – appointed on April 28, 2026 by the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Avio – was held yesterday, chaired by Roberto Italia, Chairman of the Board... more
AirlineseasyJet and RR complete 100% hydrogen aero engine test
Advancing sustainable flight technology
easyJet and Rolls-Royce have yesterday announced the successful completion of a major testing milestone using hydrogen as an aviation fuel, marking a significant step in efforts to reduce aviation emissions.In... more
AirlinesNeats 3 platform for MRV of effects non‑CO2
Safety and operating management of data towards European authorities
EUROCONTROL, in partnership with the European Commission, has released the third version of the Non-CO₂ Aviation Effects Tracking System (NEATS), marking a significant milestone in the monitoring, reporting a... more
AirportsAircraft. Cargo transport under pressure: geopolitics and rising fuel prices
Gulf Hub closures: capacity reductions, reallocations, and impact on operating margins
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), fell by 4.8% compared to March... more